Beaten Fury says Usyk got ‘Christmas gift’ from judges – World
Tyson Fury insisted Oleksandr Usyk got an early Christmas gift from the judges after the Ukrainian won their heavyweight championship rematch overnight on Saturday. The “Gypsy King”, who was non-committal about his future, insisted he had won the fight that was scored 116-112 by all three officials in a unanimous decision. The 36-year-old Fury, unbeaten […]
Iran protests US arrest of nationals over technology export: local media – World
Tehran has formally protested the arrests of two Iranians in Italy and the United States accused of transferring sensitive US technology to Iran, local media reported. US prosecutors on Monday charged Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi with “conspiring to export sophisticated electronic components from the United States to Iran in violation of US export […]
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus
Turkiye’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, Ankara’s foreign ministry said. A video released by the Anadolu state news agency showed the two men greeting each other. No details of where the meeting took place in the Syrian capital were released by the ministry. Fidan had […]
Minorities fear targeted attacks in post-revolution Bangladesh – World
For generations, the small Hindu temple outside the capital in Muslim-majority Bangladesh was a quiet place to pray — before arsonists ripped open its roof this month in the latest post-revolution unrest. It is only one of a string of attacks targeting religious minorities since a student-led uprising toppled long-time autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in […]
PIA plans fleet expansion to revamp flight operations
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced plans to expand its fleet and enhance operations following the induction of a newly refurbished Airbus 320, aiming to boost competitiveness in domestic and international markets. The national carrier, which holds a 23% share of Pakistan’s domestic aviation market, has faced challenges with its 34-plane fleet in competing globally. Despite […]
At least 38 dead, over 100 missing after ferry capsizes in DR Congo
At least 38 people have died and over 100 remain missing after a ferry capsized on the Busira River in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), officials and witnesses confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred late on Friday, when the ferry, part of a convoy of vessels, sank while travelling with passengers, mostly […]
Khawaja Asif accuses Imran Khan of seeking power with US backing
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused former prime minister Imran Khan of being a “product of the establishment” and claimed he is now seeking power with the support of the United States, Express News reported. “Imran Khan wants to return to power riding on America’s shoulders,” Asif said during a press conference in London. He warned, […]
PM Shehbaz forms committee to negotiate with PTI – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a negotiation committee comprising members of the government following the recommendation by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, a statement said on Sunday. On Dec 5, PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan warned of a civil disobedience movement from December 14 if his demands about the release of […]
Imran Khan to decide fate of civil disobedience campaign tomorrow: Shaukat Yousafzai
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former provincial minister Shaukat Yousafzai clarified that the civil disobedience movement initiated by the party remains active, pending a decision from former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Express News reported. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Yousafzai stated, “The civil disobedience call has not been withdrawn. A final decision will depend […]
Army chief vows to eliminate terrorism and its facilitators
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir reiterated his commitment to eradicating terrorism, its enablers, and financiers during his visit to South Waziristan on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday, General Munir was briefed on the current security situation and ongoing counterterrorism operations in the area. […]